Author: Staff Writer
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Gyprock introduces Glasroc F gypsum board
Gyprock’s new Glasroc F is a new 30mm thick, high density, square-edged gypsum board used for the encasement of structural steel beams and columns, providing up ... -
Building TV – Episode 5 (28 August 2018)
In this episode, Building Connection staff writer Simeon Barut looks at new Power of Choice legislation, a study into -
Building TV – Episode 4 (7 August 2018)
In this month’s episode of Building TV, Simeon looks at 3D-printed homes in The Netherlands, the rise of pre-fab housing -
Home Warranty Insurance: Wrestling the Beast
State and territory-based home warranty insurance schemes, first introduced in 1972 in NSW, have always been divisive, poorly understood and deeply unpopular with both builders and ... -
Building TV Episode 3 (3 July 2018)
This month, Building Connection staff writer Simeon Barut looks at the work of Jerry Tyrrell with Standards Australia, a new -
Building TV Episode 2 (1 June 2018)
This month, Simeon Barut looks at recent changes to Deakin University’s BIM offering to students, the Building Designers Association of -
Silicosis is back into the dust disease fold
Disease from the fibres of asbestos are well reported in the building game, but another material is bringing silicosis back into the dust disease fold, writes ... -
Building TV Episode 1 (1 May 2018)
In the first episode of Building TV, journalist Simeon Barut looks at information sessions on amendments to NCC and BCA -
Say goodbye to termites
Timber development association chief executive Andrew Dunn explores the conditions that affect the likelihood of termite attack on a building and what information is available for ... -
The drying potential of membranes
Jesse Clarke, building scientist at CSR, discusses the idea of using vapour permeable membranes for moisture control in buildings. In recent history, membranes have played two key ...
